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Man Taken to Hospital After Striking Horse with Car
Friday, Sep 4, 2015

Photo: Google A man was transported to the hospital after he struck and killed a loose horse with his car Thursday at about 9:30 p.m. in Agua Dulce. According to Tom Magallanes of fire station 81, two horses were loose on Sierra Highway and Sierra Vista Drive late Thursday. “A horse was on the...

Teen Told to Remove Pop-Up Libraries from Public Property
Thursday, Aug 20, 2015

Pop-up libraries have been sprouting up all over the country including in Santa Clarita, but a local set of libraries installed by a Saugus High School student is set to be taken down. Drake Hougo, 17, set up the libraries on public property without the necessary permits – prompting complaints...

Santa Clarita Dad, Pilot Killed in San Diego Crash Sunday
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015

A Santa Clarita man is one of five people killed in a mid-air plane crash in San Diego County on Sunday morning. A twin-engine Sabreliner and a single-engine Cessna 172 collided near Brown Field Municipal Airport around 11 a.m. killing three BAE Systems employees and a contractor working on behalf of...

Nov. 3 School, Water Board Races Set
Thursday, Aug 13, 2015

The final deadline to file for office in the Nov. 3 school and water board elections came and went Wednesday, and the results are in. This is the first year that the William S. Hart Union High School District will be holding separate elections in geographical voting areas. Both Gloria Mercado-Fortine...

Longtime County Librarian Saying Aloha
Thursday, Jul 30, 2015

Thirty-seven years have passed since Margaret Donnellan Todd first joined the Los Angeles County Library system, and now she is saying goodbye. Todd, 60, of  Hacienda Heights,  will be retiring this next month. “Los Angeles County was my first full-time, professional job,” said Todd. “I worked...

San Francisquito: Trees Fall Into Forest Fire Station, Road

Trees fell Thursday afternoon into the U.S. Forest Service fire station next to LADWP’s Powerhouse No. 2 in San Francisquito Canyon and knocked down power lines. The fire station is located about 6 miles north of Copper Hill Drive. According to a witness who lives in the Powerhouse-2 community...

Minimum Wage Hike Prompts County to Give Support to Small Businesses, Nonprofits
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015

Local nonprofits and small businesses in unincorporated parts of the Santa Clarita Valley may be seeking support from the county to remain open in light of the minimum wage hike which was passed last week. The hike will take minimum wage from $9 per hour to $15 per hour by July 1, 2021 and has a lot...

Homeless Camp Cleanup Removes Thousands of Pounds of Trash
Monday, Jul 27, 2015

Officials post a notice to vacate during a homeless outreach visit. Approximately 2,000 pounds of trash and debris have been removed from four homeless campsites around Santa Clarita early Monday morning. “No sites were occupied,” said Daniel Rivas, a Community Preservation Administrator for the...

Two Men Hold up Check-Cashing Business

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a check-cashing business in Newhall on Monday afternoon. According to Sgt. Richard Cohen, two adult men walked in to Advance America Cash Advance, which is located at 23354 Lyons Avenue, around 4:45...

Supes Ban Wind Turbines in Unincorporated County
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich banning utility-scale wind turbines in the unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County. County supervisors approved the motion July 14 after more than 50 speakers addressed the matter, with many in support...

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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguards
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.
Jan. 8-10: West Ranch SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp
The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy library will host a homeschool information meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351.
Jan. 6: Homeschool Information Meeting at Canyon Country Library
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Are you looking for some last-minute gifts that won’t break the bank? Check out the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library bookstores located inside all of the local branches.
Last Minute Gifts at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
Interested members of the public are invited to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2025.
Jan. 8: SCV Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
Continuing through Jan. 16, 2025, join the LA County Library Winter Reading Club challenge to earn prizes and help reach the communal reading goal of 1 million minutes. Simply log at least 400 minutes of reading to complete the challenge.
Through Jan. 16: LA County Library Winter Reading Club Challenge
The Newhall School District Governing Board members held their annual organizational meeting on Dec. 17 to elect 2025 Governing Board officers and representatives.
Newhall School Trustees Name Ernesto Smith 2025 Board President
Los Angeles County is gearing up to make big improvements to The Old Road, a major highway and artery that provides connectivity throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and is frequently used by locals when traffic on Interstate 5 is snarled due to inclement weather and emergency closures.
L.A. County Green Lights Improvement Project for The Old Road
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been awarded top honors from some of the most respected travel industry organizations worldwide.
Princess Cruises Earns Top Awards for Alaska, Dining and Premium Cruising
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